James Dixon Innes
Today, let's move to Wales!
Arenig is the name of the mountain to the north-west of Lake Bala in Wales, the shore of which can be seen in the foreground, viewed from Nant Ddu. This beautiful image of nature is painted in vivid lilac, blue, and green.
Welsh painter James Dickson Innes (1887–1914) began his studies at Carmarthen Art School before continuing at the Slade. He traveled extensively to paint, with Collioure in France being a particularly significant destination for him. Despite these journeys, he is best remembered for his evocative depictions of the Welsh landscape. Working in a Post-Impressionist style, Innes brought a poetic intensity to his art, painting rapidly with broken brushstrokes to capture the textures of foliage, clouds, and shimmering water. His promising career was tragically ended by tuberculosis.
P.S. Did you know that Arenig gave birth to one of the finest Welsh artistic groups? Meet the Arenig School! If you want to experience some peaceful landscapes, here are the best lake paintings in art history!
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